Key Areas | Invest in Mid & East Antrim

Financial, Professional & Business Services

As new industries are emerging alongside new technology Mid and East Antrim, located on the periphery of Belfast is well poised as a key area for FDI’s to set up, perform in global markets, grow and develop.

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Digital & ICT

There is a real opportunity to build on the contemporary capabilities and skills within the Borough and expand into new areas such as data analytics, networks and sensors and cyber security.

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Tourism

There were over 800,000 visits to visitor attractions in Mid and East Antrim in 2018, with Carrickfergus Castle the most visited attraction.

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Clean Technology & Energy

Mid and East Antrim Borough has long been the powerhouse supplying electricity to Northern Ireland economy.

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Agri-Food

The local economy is mainly reliant on the sustainability and prosperity of this industry, with nearly one third of local businesses in the wider agricultural sector.

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Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) is a large and dynamic sector in the Mid & East Antrim economy and one which the area wishes to prioritise given the high skilled, high wage profile of the sector.

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